Dorm Room Essentials

by MyCollegeGuide.org

Looking for the best gear to outfit your door room? Check out My College Guide's list of dorm room essentials.

Modular Cube Shelf $120
Made from recycled materials this easy-to-assemble cube set allows you to stack in a variety of configurations. With six per set there’s enough room for each of your college classes. No tools required. Includes white backer boards. These well-made sturdy cubes offer a sleek design in two bold colors that complement any dorm décor. Comes in blue or green.

Advanced Noise Cancellation Headphones $34.96
Focus on reading homework or studying for that big exam by drowning out distracting noise from the surrounding environment with these compact folding headphones. Or use them with an MP3 player computer TV or video games for crystal-clear amplified sound. The soft ear pads provide extra comfort for those all-nighters. Requires one AAA battery.

Two-seater Dorm Sofa $189.99
Affordable seating in lime green? Yes please! This soft foam-based sofa has a supportive back and sides and is designed to fit in the backseat of most cars. It fits two people and is easy to carry up stairs. Just wipe clean!

Bed Skirt Pocket Organizer $25.95
Keep essential items within reach at bedtime with this cool organizer. The 16 clear vinyl pockets are divided into two parts and connected by Velcro allowing eight pockets to hang on each side of your bed. Great for tissues books your phone book light charger flashlight TV remote or alarm clock.

3-in-1 Multi-function Breakfast Deluxe $48.88
Combine your love of breakfast and all things retro with this all-in-one! Brew your morning java with the 4- to 6-cup coffeemaker complete with a pause-and-serve anti-drip feature. Toast your bagel with the 500-watt toaster oven which includes a temperature control setting and 15-minute timer control. Then fry your egg on the 6″-diameter griddle that uses the energy and heat from the toaster oven! Uses under 700 watts which is dorm legal at most colleges. Comes in aqua black or red.

iSucker Tablet Grip Ball $15.95
Holding your tablet with two hands is SO last year! The iSucker works as a stand or rotating holder. Just attach the suction grip to the back of any smooth-surface tablet and bye-bye fingerprints! The ball makes it easy to rotate the tablet to share with friends or just keep your hands free to type take notes or do homework.

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